HRL Freshman Move-In Guide 2014

HRL Freshman Move-In Guide 2014

Housing & Residence Life Freshman Move-In Guide

FRESHMAN FALL
Housing & Residence Life
MOVE-IN GUIDE 2014
Welcome to Old Dominion University!
Welcome Monarchs! I am thrilled you will be living on campus with us! I remember the day I moved into my freshman residence hall - it seems like yesterday! I was a first generation college student excited to meet new friends, build experiences with my roommate and hall-mates, and engage in the college experience. My new friends and Resident Assistant were instrumental in my involvement in campus activities and adjustment to my new â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Living on campus significantly changed my life. Not only was I academically engaged as a biology major, I also became a student leader for several organizations on campus which opened the door to my career path. Through these experiences I connected with peers from all walks of life, and these people have become life-long friends that I now connect with through social media. Lastly, and most importantly, I learned a lot about myself in the process. I share this with you because we all have a story - you will have a story. As you prepare for your first year at Old Dominion University, I challenge you to think about what is important to you - academics, social connections, extra-curricular activities, etc. What experiences will be a part of your story? The decisions you make while in college will significantly impact your future. Enjoy every moment! Reach out if you need assistance, connect with your peers and faculty. Get involved in campus organizations like Residence Hall Association or Community Council, learn beyond your current knowledge, and dedicate time to your academic studies. Navigating life as a college student will present both challenges and rewards. We are here to assist you and provide resources that will help launch you on your way to success. Best wishes to you and have a successful year! April Hicks Konvalinka, Ed.D Executive Director of Housing & Residence Life Old Dominion University
Before you move on campus:
1. Contact your roommate(s). 2. Read the Housing & Residence Life Policies and Procedures Handbook, located at www.odu.edu/housing. 3. Purchase and pack your necessary items. 4. Review your familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance or obtain renterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance to protect your belongings. 5. Obtain your ODU ID card from the Monarch Card Center.
TRIPLE CHECK-IN
Check-in times are assigned according to the first letter of your last name.
Letters V - Z: Letters R - U: Letters M - Q: Letters I - L: Letters E - H: Letters A - D: 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
TRIPLE ROOM MOVE-IN
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Freshman residents moving into a triple room will arrive on campus Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 9 a.m. Centralized check-in will begin at the ODU Sailing Center (see attached map). Bring your ODU ID card to the ODU Sailing Center to receive your room key and activate your building access. Follow travel instructions to your residence hall and to park in the appropriate unloading zone for your specific building. Refer to the chart above for the check-in time scheduled according to first letter of your last name.
FRESHMAN MOVE-IN
FRESHMAN CHECK-IN
Friday, August 22, 2014
Check-in times are assigned according to the first letter of your last name.
Letters W - Z: Letters S - V: Letters O - R: Letters K - N: Letters G - J: Letters D - F: Letters A - C: 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Freshman residents moving into non-triple rooms will arrive on campus Friday, August 22, 2014 at 7 a.m. Centralized check-in will begin at the Ted Constant Convocation Center (TED) located on Hampton Blvd. Bring your ODU ID card to the TED to receive your room key and turn on your building access. Follow travel instructions to your residence hall and park in the appropriate unloading zone for your specific building. Refer to the chart to the left for the check-in time scheduled according to first letter of your last name.
Dollies will be available on move-in day. If you own a dolly, please feel free to bring it along for the big day!
WHERE TO GO
Triple Move-In Triple Move-In Thursday, August 21, 2014 Thursday, August 21, 2014
Construction Quad Buildings Construction Zone ZoneQuad Buildings Unloading Zones Gresham Unloading Zones P Parking Parking Rogers
P
Lot 1
Garage E
Garage E
W. 49th St. Powhatan Ave.
France
Rogers Main & East
England Virginia Virginia England House House House House
Hampton Blvd.
ODU ODU Sailing Center Sailing Center
Whitehurst
France House Scotland House House Scotland House
Gresham Main & East
45th St.
GarageGarage A
A
43rd St. 43rd
St.
43rd St.
Freshman Move-In Freshman Move-In Friday, August 22, 2014 Friday, August 22, 2014
P
Construction Zone Construction Zone Unloading Zones Unloading Zones Parking
Parking
Quad Buildings Gresham Rogers Whitehurst
Garage E
Lot 1 Rogers Main & East
Whitehurst
France House Scotland House
Gresham Main & East
England House
Virginia House
45th St.
TED
Garage A
43rd St.
43rd St.
Parking & Unloading
You will be given a loading pass and map to your building after arriving at the centralized check-in location. This pass allows you to drive up directly to the designated unloading zone for your building. Please plan to unload your items at the unloading zone quickly. A Monarch Mover, family member, or friend should watch your items while you park your vehicle at the assigned parking lot for your building. This allows for smooth traffic flow as other families are waiting to unload during move-in.
Garbage & Recycling
Garbage and packing items tend to create a lot of waste during move-in. Please consider unpacking appliances from boxes or removing tubes from carpets prior to arriving in order to reduce packing materials. Additionally, we ask that you not leave trash in the hallways or lobby areas. There will be dumpsters for waste and recycling conveniently located near each building.
Room Furnishings
All rooms come with basic furnishings to meet your everyday needs. You will have a closet, desk with chair, dresser, and bed. If you would like to see your specific floor plans for your room style, floor plans are located on our website for each residence hall.
You can begin using your meal plan on August 22 for lunch and dinner. You have the option to change your meal plan one time during the Meal Plan Change Period, August 25- Augut 31. To change your meal plan, visit www.odu.edu/cardcenter.
Meal Plans
Transportation
Freshman students are unable to bring cars to campus their first year. The Transportation and Parking Services Officeprovides a free shuttle service around campus and to local retailers for your convenience. Additionally, ZipCars are available on campus to anyone over the age of 18. Visit www.odu.edu/parking formore information.
Have Questions?
Contact our office for assistance!
GETTING CONNECTED
Your housing fee includes wireless, high-speed internet access and cable television service.
INTERNET/WIFI
Getting connected to the internet is easy. Select Monarch ODU from your computer’s list of available networks and use your Midas ID and password to log in. If you’re having trouble your Resident Assistant will be happy to help you. For additional assistance visit www.odu.edu/its.
CABLE
Screw one end of your coaxial cable into the threaded jack on the wall. Screw the other end into the appropriate connector on your TV. Your TV should be set to CABLE or CATV. Run your TV’s auto-program or channel search feature in order for your TV to search for and memorize all of the available cable channels.
*We recommend that you bring the manual and any remote controls that came with your TV.
GAME CONSOLES*
To connect your game console you will need to visit http://ww2.odu.edu/apps/gaming and submit a short form. This will activate the internet port in your room and allow your console to bypass the ResNet authentication process. This grants your console wired network access for up to one academic year and will need to be repeated at the start of each Fall semester.You will also need an ethernet cable. You can purchase a cable at the Monarch Techstore in Webb Center or any electronics retailer.
*Please note that wireless game consoles, such as the PSP, Nintendo DS, and Wii, are unable to authenticate to the ODU wireless network, and therefore cannot be connected to the Internet on campus. Nintendo Wii users can purchase the Wii LAN Adapter to connect their Wii to the wired network.
Pets
We do allow fish as pets in the residence halls. The maximum size tank allowed for fish is 10 gallons. Other pets should stay at home; even just for a quick visit from family or friends.
Housekeeping
Our facilities staff is responsible for cleaning the common areas of the building. We recommend that you bring cleaning supplies for your personal space, including your bathroom.
Laundry Facilities
You will have 30 loads of laundry (or 60 starts) each semester included in your housing fee. These starts are used via your ODU ID card at the laundry facility in your residence hall. You may add additional funds to your card via the Card Center, located in the Webb Center or visit https://csgoldweb.odu.edu/cardcenter/student.htm.
Bicycle Registration
As part of complying with ordinances of the City of Nofolk, all bikes on campus need to be registered. ODU Police are happy to assist you with registration at either of their locations at University Village Apartments or Powhatan Village Apartments.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited inside all of our residential facilities. If you do smoke, you must be at least 20 feet away from the entrances/outside of the building.
IMPORTANT DATES
August 23: First day of classes (Saturday) August 25: Tuition, Room and Board Fees Due September 1: Labor Day - No Classes (Residence Halls are open) September 2: Last day to add and drop classes October 11-14 Fall Holiday - No Classes (Residence Halls are open) November 10-21: Spring/Summer class registration November 26-30: Thanksgiving Holiday Residence Halls close at 10 a.m. December 1: Residence Halls re-open at 10 a.m. December 5: Classes End December 6-12 Final Exam Period December 13 - January 12 Winter Break Residence Halls close at 10 a.m. January 12: Residence Halls re-open at 9 a.m. Tuition, Room and Board Fees Due January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day No Classes March 8: Spring Break Residence Halls close at 10 a.m. March 16: Residence Halls re-open at 9 a.m. May 9: Summer Break Residence Halls close at 10 a.m.
WHAT TO BRING
The following is a short list of suggested popular items to pack for your new residential space. Always be sure to check the HRL Policies and Procedures (http://bit.ly/Preview14PP) regarding items that should stay at home.
BED
XL TWIN SHEETS XL TWIN BLANKETS PILLOWS PILLOW CASES SHEETS MATRESS PAD
PLAY
TV/DVD PLAYER CELL PHONE HEADPHONES GAME CONSOLE CAMERA BATTERIES SURGE PROTECTORS TV COAXIAL CABLE (10FT+)
CLEAN
SPONGES DISINFECTANT WIPES DISH/LAUNDRY DETERGENTS ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER MOP VACUUM PAPER TOWELS TRASH BAGS
BATH
TOWELS WASHCLOTHS BATH MAT BATHROBE CADDY TOILET PAPER PERSONAL PRODUCTS LAUNDRY BASKET
CLASS
LAPTOP CALCULATOR DESK LAMP THUMB DRIVE TEXTBOOKS NOTEBOOKS PENS/PENCILS BOOKBAG STICKY NOTES HIGHLIGHTERS
“KITCHEN”
MINI-FRIDGE (UP TO 4.3 CUBIC FT.) MICROWAVE* COFFEE MAKER DISHES CUPS/MUGS UTENSILS SNACKS
DECOR
AREA RUG POSTERS PLANTS PHOTO ALBUMS MEMO BOARDS FULL LENGTH MIRROR 3M COMMAND STRIPS
DON’T FORGET
DRIVER’S LICENSE MEDICAL INSURANCE CARD BANK CARDS FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS FIRST AID KIT FLASHLIGHT UMBRELLA/RAIN GEAR
*Please note: Microwaves are not permitted in Rogers, Gresham, Whitehurst, or the ODU Inn.
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